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Patent GB-2387516-A (GB)
Title: Communication system
Inventor: PORTER JOHN DAVID
IPC: H04L12/54
Filed: 2002-04-11
Abstract: A packet switched communications system for transmitting synchronous data from a source module (4) to a terminating module (8) over a network comprises plurality of modules (4, 5, 7, 8) interconnected via transmission links (2, 6, 9). Each module operates with a clock of nominal frequency but which is not synchronised with the clocks of the other module(s)and has a single input and one or more outputs where all the outputs are phase locked to each other but are not synchronised with respect to the input. The system includes means (405, 504, Figures 4 and 5) for determining the accumulated phase difference between the input clock and the output clock of each module, and means (5, 7) for transmitting the accumulated phase difference to the terminating module (8) in the network. The received accumulated phase difference at the terminating module (8) is used to lock the output clock at the terminating module to the input clock at the source module.
Patent GB-2388517-A (GB)
Title: Machines for making sushi rolls
Inventor: LEAK PETER
IPC: A23P20/20
Filed: 2002-05-02
Abstract: A machine for making sushi rolls has a support base (10) supporting a foldable plate (12) made of four strips of metal pivotally mounted one to the next along three parallel hinge lines (17). Four frame members (13a, 13b, 13c, 13d) can be assembled to make a rectangular frame which is locatable on the plate (12) in either of two possible orientations, one of which defines a shallow recess and the other of which defines a deep recess to enable a thinner or thicker layer of rice to be applied to the plate which, after removal of the frame is folded to form a sushi roll having a thinner or thicker layer of cooked rice, so that the machine can produce sushi rolls with different bulks of filling.
Patent GB-2389945-A (GB)
Title: Article loss detection system
Inventor: HALLAM JOHN EDWARD
IPC: G08B13/14
Filed: 2002-06-20
Abstract: A system of electronically linking articles and owners helps to prevent losses and generates a reminder for abandoned or forgotten briefcases, handbags, camera cases or any tagged article, as well as generating an alarm when a child or pet wanders away. Communication between the article and the owner will be broken when the separation between them exceeds a nominal preset distance. A sensor unit S1 on the article transmits a key code signal to a monitor unit M1 with the owner. If the correct code signal is received, no alarm is generated, but loss of signal causes alarm production. A number of pairs of sensor and monitor units with different key codes can be used, or a signal monitor unit may respond to a plurality of sensor units.
Patent GB-2373345-A (GB)
Title: Manufacturing an optical fiber light source assembly
Inventor: WU YUYING
IPC: G02B6/42
Filed: 1998-08-25
Abstract: An optical fiber light source assembly is constructed by assembling a light emitting device 10, a condenser lens 11, and a ferrule receptacle means 12 for receiving an optical fiber ferrule in a housing 15. The ferrule receptacle means is adjusted on its optical.axis in relation to the housing and is then fixed to the housing. The ferrule receptacle may be guided in the housing along a pair of engaged reference circumferences 14d, 15c, and is moved back and forth through a screw connection while being turned. An adjusting ferrule holder 18 which engages ferrule 17 is used to adjust the position of the ferrule receptacle means in relation to the housing and measuring means such as optical power meter 40 which is attached to the output end of fibre 19 is used to determine the maximum output of the fibre. By this means a reference front end position of the inserted ferrule is made coincident with the image point of the light source Q as this is position of maximum output and the ferrule receptacle means is fixed in the housing using fixing means.
Patent GB-2390113-A (GB)
Title: A security lock for a door
Inventor: LEWIS DANNY
IPC: E05B13/00
Filed: 2002-06-28
Abstract: A security lock for a door comprises a cylindrical sleeve 3 having an elongate slot that allows it to be slid over a retaining stud 20 affixed to the frame of the door and over a door handle lever 300. The sleeve 3 is held in its securing position by a lockable end cap 4 which has a key operated locking arm that cooperates with a clasp on the sleeve. The sleeve surrounds the stud 20 and door handle 300 to prevent the door from being opened.
Patent GB-2387319-A (GB)
Title: Battery powered cleaning brush
Inventor: TAYLOR DEBBIE
IPC: A46B11/00
Filed: 2002-07-04
Abstract: A battery powered cleaning brush with an in-built reservoir containing cleaning fluid such as bleach. The device, which is made of plastic, has a spring release button to control the flow of liquid to the bristle head which is changeable and fitted with hard wearing bristles. The device may be used to remove stains from tiles in bathrooms or kitchens.
Patent GB-2395429-A (GB)
Title: Shower apparatus
Inventor: BLANKSBY PAUL PHILIP
IPC: E03C1/06
Filed: 2002-11-22
Abstract: A shower apparatus 20 comprising a housing 10 and a water conduit 3 defining a water inlet 9 and a water outlet 5 interconnected by a passageway, the water outlet adapted to extend through an opening in the housing 10, wherein the position of the water outlet 5 is adapted to be moveable substantially parallel with, and substantially outwardly from, an outer face of the housing 10.
Patent GB-2384657-A (GB)
Title: A telephone device capable of preventing unauthorized transmission when sending messages
Inventor: TAKEUCHI NOZOMI
IPC: H04W8/26
Filed: 2002-12-13
Abstract: A cellular phone 1 decides with a transmission category decision portion 14 whether a message is sent from an external device or from the cellular phone. In the case where the message is sent from the external device, a personal identification number comparison portion 13 compares the personal identification number sent from the external device with a stored predetermined personal identification number. A control portion 12 permits the message to be sent from the external device only when the two personal identification numbers correspond to each other.
Patent GB-2400926-A (GB)
Title: Postable item eg a greetings card, ordered via the Internet
Inventor: SHUTE DAVID MICHAEL
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2002-12-31
Abstract: Means for generating a postable item (1) includes input means, for example, a computer keyboard, for allowing a user to input one or more data items representing text or other human readable indicia. At least one of the data items represents a selection of a voucher, token or ticket (5) to be included in the postable item (1). Control means can be operated to cause a printer to print on a substrate a postable item including an image (2) and/or text in dependence on the data items input by the user. In the same printing operation, the voucher token or ticket (5) is printed on a portion of the substrate.
Patent GB-2386091-A (GB)
Title: Laser welding of container type component and hose type component
Inventor: VANDERVEEN JAMES KENNETH
IPC: F02M35/10
Filed: 2003-01-28
Abstract: An apparatus comprises a first air induction component 12 with an opening 14, to which opening is laser welded, via an attachment interface, in a generally air-tight manner, a second air induction component 16. Also disclosed is a further apparatus, as that already described, further specifying that the first component is made of a polyolefin material and that the second component is made from an elastomeric material. Further disclosed is a method in which a two air induction components 12,16 are abutted 14 to form an overlapping area, at which area, a laser bond between the two is formed. One of the components may be transparent such that the laser bonding beam shines through it, to bond it to the second component.
Patent GB-2399883-A (GB)
Title: Controlling the depth of a marine deflector by varying its tilt angle
Inventor: TOENNESSEN RUNE
IPC: A01K73/05
Filed: 2003-03-27
Abstract: The depth of a marine deflector 200 (eg wing, door) used to laterally space streamers 56 in a seismic survey is controlled by varying its tilt angle. A bridle 215,216 couples the deflector 200 to a lead-in 54 that extends from the towing vessel. Actuators 217,218 (eg piston cylinders) adjust the length of the upper 215 and lower 216 bridle segments resulting in tilting of the deflector and thus control of depth. Other means of adjusting the geometry of the bridle are shown using pulleys, rotatable tow-points and toothed wheels. In a alternate embodiment, moveable flaps on the deflector produce the tilt. The angle of attack of the deflector can be independently controlled. The deflector does not need to be suspended from a float.
Patent GB-2385966-A (GB)
Title: Reusing decoded multimedia data for multiple users
Inventor: RUBERG ALAN T
IPC: H04N7/16
Filed: 2001-09-28
Abstract: Method and apparatus for distributing media data in a network environment. Encoded data is decoded and the decoded data is stored in a storage that is accessible to multiple users on the network. A storage management unit accepts requests from a media controller coupled to the users and determines whether the requested data is stored in the storage. If the requested data is in the storage, the requested data is directed to the requesting media controller for use. If the requested data is not already in the storage, an event is generated so that the requested data may be generated and stored in the storage.
Patent GB-2385244-A (GB)
Title: Interconnect system and method for multiple protocol short message services
Inventor: COMER EDWARD
IPC: H04W88/18
Filed: 2001-10-25
Abstract: A customer central location (CCL) communicates with multiple remote wireless devices employing mutually incompatible data formats or short message service (SMS) protocols. A communication, from the CCL to a remote device or from a remote device to the CCL, passes through a short message arbitrator (SMA), which determines the identifying characteristic(s) of the device receiving the communication. From the identifying characteristic(s), the short message arbitrator determines the expected data format and the transmission path to the device. The SMA converts the communication into the expected data format and transmits the communication over the appropriate transmission path.
Patent GB-2404216-A (GB)
Title: Weight for a vertical blind
Inventor: BARNES PAUL NIGEL
IPC: E06B9/36
Filed: 2003-08-05
Abstract: A vertical blind, comprising a plurality of vertically-suspended fabric strips 4 in side-by-side relationship, each strip 4 having a weight 1 at the lower end thereof, the weight 1 being adapted to receive and hold the free end of the strip 4, the strip 4 being wrapped around and enclosing the weight 1, and the weight 1 being provided with retaining means 8 projecting from at least one side of the strip 4 in such a manner that the strip 4 can pass under and be retained by the retaining means 8. In order to receive and hold the strip 4, the weight 1 may comprise a shallow protuberance 7 while the strip 4 is formed with corresponding aperture 10 to fit over said protuberance 7. The retaining means 8 could be a bar, or finger projections. The invention aims to provide a weight that can be installed easily onsite, without employing adhesives or stitches.
Patent GB-2392075-A (GB)
Title: Ground treatment apparatus
Inventor: REEVES LESLIE NEVILLE
IPC: A01B45/02
Filed: 2003-08-22
Abstract: Ground treatment apparatus comprises a rideable tricycle which is foldable about a pivot for transport and storage, and includes a lawn aerating tool in the form of a set of spikes 117 carried on a rotor ring 116 and a carrier bracket 118 mounted on a drive shaft 115, which is disposed eccentrically with respect to the rotor ring 116, so that the spikes 117 are always directed vertically, and are raised and lowered as the bracket 118 and rotor 116 are rotated. The shaft 115 may be driven along with the tricycle by a pedal or motor drive, or from contact with a wheel mounted on the shaft with the ground.
Patent GB-2405838-A (GB)
Title: A vehicular wheelchair restraint
Inventor: GALLAGHER TERENCE ANTHONY
IPC: B60N2/24
Filed: 2003-09-09
Abstract: A vehicle has a wheelchair station which is defined by a side wall 2 of the vehicle, a rear support 8, and a pivotable arm 14. Attached to the rear support is a cushioned back support 6 with a seat 12, which may be pivoted to an upward position to allow a wheelchair to be parked. When deployed the pivotable arm 14 rotates from a vertical stowed position to a horizontal position and at the same time is displaced away from the side wall 2. This minimises the amount of space taken by the wheel chair station when the arm is not in use. Upon deployment of the arm 14, a motor 16 provides rotational motion to a sleeve 20. A pin 42, attached to a shaft 18, is guided within an arcuate slot 40 defined by the sleeve 20. Motion of the pin 42 within the arcuate slot 40 causes linear motion which displaces the arm away from the side wall in addition to rotating the arm through 90 degrees.
Patent GB-2396415-A (GB)
Title: Assay for gamma secretase modulators
Inventor: BEHER DIRK
IPC: C12N9/64
Filed: 2003-12-12
Abstract: An assay for identifying compounds that interact with the   q  -secretase complex comprising preparing and solubilizing a source of the complex, incubating a test compound together with an affinity probe and the source, capturing the resulting bound complex, and analysing the components of the complex to determine whether the test compound has interacted with the complex by determining the amount of PS1-NTF, PS1-CTF or mature nicastrin present in the complex. The assay may be used in the identification of components of the   q  -secretase complex.
Patent GB-2408880-A (GB)
Title: Observing monitored image data and highlighting incidents on a timeline
Inventor: HENSON MICHAEL ANTHONY
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2004-03-31
Abstract: Monitored image data generated by a plurality of cameras is observed. Camera images are selected by a monitoring process and displayed to an operator, who observes the displayed images in combination with a displayed time line. When an action considered of interest to the operator is observed, the monitoring system responds to manual input from the user and provides a visual indication on the timeline to show when manual input was made. The method is for monitoring images from surveillance cameras and recording incidents thought to be of interest by the operator. The manual input may include text which may be included in a report, together with images, produced at the end of the operator's shift.
Patent GB-2412862-A (GB)
Title: Depilatory tool with removable head
Inventor: BARRACLOUGH ANDREW
IPC: A45D27/44
Filed: 2004-04-08
Abstract: A device 2 is provided for the removal of depilatory composition. The device includes a handle 6 which is gripped by the user and a head 4 to remove depilatory composition. The head 4 is removable from the handle and may be replaced by an alternative head. The alternative head may have different qualities, useful in depilation (for example different size, different resilience, provision for release of a composition onto the skin). In this way the user can select the optimum head for a particular depilation task or a particular stage of depilation, or for post-depilation skin treatment.
Patent GB-2401799-A (GB)
Title: Gaming machine with multiple moveable element bonus display
Inventor: JAFFE JOEL R
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2004-04-23
Abstract: A gaming machine (10, Fig 1) comprises a plurality of indicia 74, representing game outcomes (awards or payouts), including a selected game outcome and a plurality of moveable elements 12, 14, 16, 18. The moveable elements 12, 14, 16, 18 move relative to the plurality of indicia 74 and stop at the indicia representing the selected game outcome. The selection may be carried out by the machine processor. This may form a main game or bonus game of the gaming machine and the moveable elements 12, 14, 16, 18 may be physical elements or video images or part of a larger video image. The moveable elements 12, 14, 16, 18 preferably move in different directions, upwards and downwards in one example, and they may pass or cross before halting. The game may be Hollywood-themed with the moveable elements 12, 14, 16, 18 being searchlights or stoplights. Otherwise the game may be arcade-game themed with the moveable elements 12, 14, 16, 18 being game characters.
Patent GB-2413510-A (GB)
Title: A supported filter member
Inventor: KAO YING-SHOU
IPC: B01D46/52
Filed: 2004-04-27
Abstract: An improved structure of filtering bag combination comprises a filtering member (2) with multiple folds to cover a support (1) formed by surrounding of a plurality of rods (11). The rods (11) on the support (1) have thereon a plurality of bracing members (3) to support the filtering member (2). Two ends of the support (1) are mounted respectively with an upper lid (6) and a lower lid (7) for fixing and sealing, thereby. The upper lid (6) has an air outlet (61) to connect an external air exhausting equipment. After assembly, the filtering member (2) formed of a ventilating cloth can increase the surface area of filtering, while the folding areas (21,22) formed by folding the filtering member (2) will not generate dead corners.
Patent GB-2396682-A (GB)
Title: Damping arrangement
Inventor: ANDERSSON INGEMAR
IPC: F16F9/14
Filed: 2002-11-01
Abstract: An arrangement for progressively damping a turning movement comprises a housing (2, 3, 4) and a rotary plunger in the shape of a vane (11) mounted therein. The vane (11) is movable between two end positions (22, 23) within a chamber (9) filled with a viscous liquid, said vane (11) dividing said chamber (9) into two compartments (9a, 9b). The two compartments (9a, 9b) communicate via passages (8), whose area varies with the position of the vane. Said vane has at least one opening (21) offering communication between the two compartments (9a, 9b) over essentially its whole surface, said opening (21) being covered by a valve membrane (12) arranged to open in one direction of movement of the plunger and close in the other direction.
Patent GB-2403345-A (GB)
Title: MEMS device passivation
Inventor: ADAMS LEATRICE LEA GALLMAN
IPC: B81B3/00
Filed: 2004-06-01
Abstract: The present invention provides, in one aspect, a method of manufacturing a MEMS assembly. In one embodiment, the method includes mounting a MEMS device, such as a MEMS minor array, on an assembly substrate. The method further includes coupling an assembly lid to the assembly substrate and over the MEMS device to create an interior of the MEMS assembly housing the MEMS device, whereby the coupling maintains an opening to the interior of the MEMS assembly. Furthermore, the method includes lubricating/passivating the MEMS device though the opening. In addition, a MEMS assembly constructed according to a process of the present invention is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2416346-A (GB)
Title: Cable reel
Inventor: KUO CHIN-CHANG
IPC: B65H75/30
Filed: 2004-07-21
Abstract: The present invention discloses a cable reel, which comprises a casing, a movable latch member pivotally coupled into the casing, a protrusion disposed at one end of the latch member, a turntable disposed under the latch member and pivotally coupled into the casing, a volute spring disposed on a turntable, a cable disposed in the in the turntable, and an adapter can be connected to one end or both ends of the cable. Further, the turntable has a groove, and an inclined guide groove and an arc indented groove are disposed proximate to the groove such that the protrusion on the latch member in conjunction with the inclined guide groove and the arc indented groove can fix the cable at the currently located position and will not retract the cable into the cable reel when the cable is pulled. On the other hand, the cable is pulled gently again if it is necessary to rewind the cable. The protrusion of the latch member will then be released and the cable around the turntable will be refracted automatically to the turntable. The present invention not only is simple to use, but also is easy to carry.
Patent GB-2406289-A (GB)
Title: Gaming device and method
Inventor: CUDDY RYAN W
IPC: A63F13/00
Filed: 2004-08-19
Abstract: A gaming device has a game which includes a predicted number of matches, and an actual number of matches. An award is provided to the player that is based on the absolute value of the difference between the predicted number of matches and the actual number of matches. Preferably the award is adjusted by the use of a multiplier. Optionally a game sequence is used to determine the actual number of matches, taking the form of a question and answer game.
Patent GB-2418145-A (GB)
Title: Wound treatment system
Inventor: CULLEN BREDA MARY
IPC: A61L15/22
Filed: 2004-09-17
Abstract: A wound treatment system comprising: a wound dressing comprising an oxidized cellulose, and an apparatus for measuring of the concentration of at least one marker of chronic wound healing potential in a wound fluid, wherein said marker is selected from the group consisting of endogenous protease enzymes and endogenous protease enzyme inhibitors. Suitably the protease enzyme is neutrophil elastase and the protease enzyme inhibitor is alpha-1-antitrypsin. The apparatus for measuring the concentration of the marker may be a dip stick, test strip, or a swab. The oxidized cellulose may be oxidized regenerated cellulose (ORC) and may be combined with chitosan or collagen in the form of a woven or non woven fabric or a sponge.
Patent GB-2419140-A (GB)
Title: Eaves connector
Inventor: JONES DENNIS ANTHONY
IPC: E04B7/04
Filed: 2004-10-12
Abstract: A building structure has an eaves beam <B>106</B> mounted at the top of a wall of the building and connected thereto by an intermediate connector <B>120</B>. The intermediate connector <B>120</B> underlies the eaves beam and overlies the wall. The eaves beam <B>106</B> may be of closed cross section. The wall may be fabricated from building blocks and may comprise window or door frames <B>112</B> to which the eaves beam <B>120</B> is mounted by the intermediate connector <B>120</B>. The intermediate connector <B>120</B> and the eaves beam <B>106</B> may have interfitting formations <B>126</B>, <B>128</B> which allow the beam <B>106</B> to engage the connector <B>120</B> by means of relative lateral movement. The formations <B>126</B>, <B>128</B> may comprise channels and lips. The formations <B>126</B>, <B>128</B> may prevent any further lateral movement of the eaves beam <B>106</B> relative to the intermediate connector <B>120</B> in one direction <B>X</B> once the formations are engaged without limiting relative lateral movement in the opposite direction. The intermediate connector <B>120</B> may connect to underlying window or door frames <B>112</B> by snap or press fit engagement of frame formations <B>114</B> and connector formations <B>124</B>. The intermediate connector <B>120</B> may be elongate and co-extensive with the overlying eaves beam <B>106</B>. The intermediate connector <B>120</B> may be an extrusion.
Patent GB-2409918-A (GB)
Title: Docking station deactivating a computer when a wireless mouse is docked
Inventor: SKURDAL VINCENT C
IPC: G06F3/039
Filed: 2005-01-11
Abstract: A docking station for a wireless mouse includes an output for communicating with a computer and a mouse detector for detecting when the mouse is docked in the docking station. The docking station is configured to transmit a signal to the computer to automatically deactivate the computer when the mouse is docked in the docking station.